Friday update 12 January 2018



Hello
everyone and welcome to our first Friday update for 2018.  Happy New Year!  Hoping you had an enjoyable Christmas and New
Year, spending time with loved ones, resting, relaxing and recuperating and
doing what you most enjoy over the summer holiday break.



The
online network had a busy month in December with 69 new members joining our
network and online discussions.  I have
listed the usernames below and extend a very warm welcome to all of you.  As many of you have already found, the forum
is a very supportive environment where you can ask any question and one of our
members will respond.  I wanted to extend
a huge thank you to all of our amazing community leaders within the online
network who ensure that new members are made to feel welcome and comfortable to
post whatever is on their mind.

 @SandraP,
@Hello5678, @jgameau, @sickgirl, @Manuka, @Fi_Good, @Mermaid, @OctaviaB, @Shannadoo,
@DLS, @finisterre, @Fantastic4, @Lillipop, @Alouisie, @Maggienbub, @Valentine,
@Sister, @Memegran7, @Koukla, @Jobeth, @James UV, @LaurenW, @Megan Kate,
@e100245, @missy112, @Rella, @Yellowflower1, @Melisabel, @Life, @Mum36,
@Flaneuse, @sgowri, @ordinarygrace, @eyoun26, @Martine, @Learning, @Mollygirl,
@Lalatoppy, @Anne65, @Klisa101, @Lisa Janelle, @Jax194, @Roxette69, @CathieN,
@sandy08, @Spillsy, @Lera, @Champers69, @Lake Mac, @JaniceNov2017, @Ochithenoo,
@Gilli kodj, @Fee fee, @Nicole 69, @Shiro, @Wildplaces, @Sy, @Katiejane777,
@MarieCurie, @Jd, @Caro Sialater, @Daisy_01, @Patzy, @soyabean, @sangeetamo,
@FrauCeeCee, @arcenciel, @Pretty, @Wendy_45

 So far
in January we have had the following new members join:

@junita55,
@Neetal, @Lisa1965, @Braveheart60, @SandraAnn, @HJHall59, @Vivpo, @Mer, @QueenLiz,
@Cinnamon, @tonpucks, @Slambaart, @duxx1234, @Juliette, @LeahAliceRose,
@CrankyBron, @three tits, @deepti.sinha, @LuciJ, @Nikkilee, @Stonea88, @bakerr,
@robbiejohn, @Squeaky Sue, @Tracdrun, @LisaAnne, @Pug-lover, @JoB


Some
housekeeping that will ensure that you are able to find your way around the
network and feel comfortable posting. 
See the attached link below called ‘The
what and how thread’.
Don’t hesitate to send me a private message if you
are not sure about posting, @Giovanna_BCNA.

The what and how thread

http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/14879/the-what-and-how-thread/p1

 

Community highlights

Every week we
have so much variety in the posts being shared in the online network.
 These can include questions about treatments, updates on how things are
going, and celebrating milestones.  Here are some
popular conversations you might have missed:

 ·        
Hair loss

 ·        
New side effects from Paclitaxel

 ·        
Stress Less

 ·        
The perks of chemo!

 ·        
Favourite quote

 

In the news….

BCNA
has been offered complimentary tickets to a new film called ‘Film Stars Don’t
Die in Liverpool’, in which one of the characters is facing breast cancer. We
wanted to share this special offer with you. 
The screenings run from 5 Feb until 12 Feb – click the link below to see
when a cinema close to you will be showing the movie.   We have instructions and a link below to
download tickets. If you experience any issues, there is also an email address
to contact.

FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL - Complimentary Film
Preview Tickets

Transmission
Films invite you to a special advance preview of FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN
LIVERPOOL at a cinema near you!  Based on
a true story, the film follows the playful but passionate relationship between
Turner (Jamie Bell) and the eccentric Academy Award®- winning actress Gloria
Grahame (Annette Bening) in 1978 Liverpool. What starts as a vibrant affair
between a legendary femme fatale and her young lover quickly grows into a
deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort
when she is diagnosed with breast cancer. Their passion and lust for life is
tested to the limits by events beyond their control.

FILM STARS DON’T DIE
IN LIVERPOOL
is released nationally on March 1. 

You can watch the trailer
here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnE7jdOfp3E

HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR
FREE TICKETS:

  1. Click the following link:
     http://www.showfilmfirst.com/pin/802041
  2. Select the cinema of your
    choosing by clicking the circle to the left of the cinema list
  3. Select the number of tickets
    you want from the dropdown menu next to the purple REGISTER/LOGIN button.
  4. Click the purple REGISTER/LOGIN
    button
  5. When prompted, enter the code
    802041
  6. Click the purple CONTINUE
    button
  7. Fill out the parts of the form
    with * next to the fields, then click CONTINUE
  8. Then continue to hit continue
    until you see the PRINT TICKET button

 If
you have any problems with getting these tickets, email helpinaus@showfilmfirst.com and they
will be able to help you.


Online Q & A Session

We have noticed there has been quite a lot of talk
in the ‘Let’s talk about vaginas’ group about the real sense of grief and loss
over the impact of breast cancer on your sexuality and that there are also lots
of unanswered questions for you. We are interested in inviting a specialist to
have an online Q & A session with the group sometime in February and were
wondering if you would be interested in this? 
Let us know your thoughts and if there is enough interest we'll get onto
organising this asap!

http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/17851/online-q-a-session#latest

 

BCNA Ambassador Stuart Diver.

We are very excited to tell you that Stuart Diver has come on board as a
BCNA Ambassador in 2018! Many people will remember Stuart as the Thredbo
Resort landslide survivor but what a lot of people don’t know is that Stuart
lost his second wife Rosanna to breast cancer. Stuart knows first-hand how
important it is to have support and information when a family is faced with a
traumatic event. This year Stuart will be talking at BCNA events and online
about how he has coped with traumatic events in his life to help others facing
a similar situation. We are very proud to have Stuart join our network and help
support Australians affected by breast cancer! 
See the link below.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clmq8Of99tg

 

BCNA Helpline 1800 500 258

If you
have any questions, concerns or require any further information or support
please call 1800 500 258.  The Helpline
is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am till 5 pm EST and Tuesday and
Thursday from 9 am till 9 pm EST.

Have a
good week everyone,

Giovanna






Comments

  • onemargie
    onemargie Member Posts: 1,264
    Wow I would love to meet Stuart if he is ever in Brisbane. And any updates on the issues with the beacon ?? Margie x
  • I’m also interested in finding out about any decisions regarding the Beacon. There seems to be a delay in responding to concerns regarding the name change. I am starting to lose faith in BCNA over this. 
  • DearB
    DearB Member Posts: 205
    Yay I just got two tickets.  Thank you thank you thank you.  It looks like a good movie.   
  • SoldierCrab
    SoldierCrab Member Posts: 3,445
    @Giovanna_BCNA
     do you think we should put the information about the Movie on a new post titled FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL - Complimentary Film Preview Tickets 
    there just doesn't seem a lot of comments about it wondering who has actually realised this is happening? 
  • June1952
    June1952 Member Posts: 1,818
    I don't have a printer so am out of the game.  Never mind, but thank you.
  • SoldierCrab
    SoldierCrab Member Posts: 3,445
    @Summerhill38
     happy for you to sort it and get it printed out and sent to you why should you miss out because of no printer 

  • June1952
    June1952 Member Posts: 1,818
    Hi @SoldierCrab
    Thanks !  For those of us who simply own an old desktop PC and a phone that is just a phone we know we are behind the times but we still live.
    It is probably only available to city folks anyway so no stress.
    Love your posts and responses, you give me hope and joy.
    Summer   <3
  • Zoffiel
    Zoffiel Member Posts: 3,372
    Elephant. Room. Much?
  • Afraser
    Afraser Member Posts: 4,352
    This conversation is beyond me, a pointer would be lovely! There is a film? 
  • SoldierCrab
    SoldierCrab Member Posts: 3,445
    @Afraser  it was announced on the Friday update why I asked @Giovanna_BCNA
     if it should be shared as a separate post in on the discussion as I dont think many people read it or realise. 


    Mind you only these cinemas are showing it ......
    Mon   05/02/1818:30(QLD) Garden City, EventAvailable
    Mon   05/02/1818:30(QLD) Indooroopilly, EventAvailable
    Mon   05/02/1818:30(SA) Theatre Adelaide, RegalAvailable
    Mon   05/02/1818:30(VIC) Rivoli Cinemas, VillageAvailable
    Mon   05/02/1818:30(WA) Innaloo, EventAvailable
    Tue   06/02/1818:30(ACT) Canberra, DendyAvailable
    Tue   06/02/1819:00(VIC) The Astor TheatreAvailable
    Wed   07/02/1818:30(NSW) George Street, EventAvailable
    Mon   12/02/1818:30(NSW) Newcastle, Tower CinemasAvailable
    Mon   12/02/1818:30(QLD) Pacific Fair, EventAvailable
    So for a bulk of us it is not accessible....oh well ho hum  

    In the news….

    BCNA has been offered complimentary tickets to a new film called ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’, in which one of the characters is facing breast cancer. We wanted to share this special offer with you.  The screenings run from 5 Feb until 12 Feb – click the link below to see when a cinema close to you will be showing the movie.   We have instructions and a link below to download tickets. If you experience any issues, there is also an email address to contact.

    FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL - Complimentary Film Preview Tickets

    Transmission Films invite you to a special advance preview of FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL at a cinema near you!  Based on a true story, the film follows the playful but passionate relationship between Turner (Jamie Bell) and the eccentric Academy Award®- winning actress Gloria Grahame (Annette Bening) in 1978 Liverpool. What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme fatale and her young lover quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort when she is diagnosed with breast cancer. Their passion and lust for life is tested to the limits by events beyond their control.

    FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL is released nationally on March 1. 

    You can watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnE7jdOfp3E

    HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE TICKETS:

    1. Click the following link:  http://www.showfilmfirst.com/pin/802041
    2. Select the cinema of your choosing by clicking the circle to the left of the cinema list
    3. Select the number of tickets you want from the dropdown menu next to the purple REGISTER/LOGIN button.
    4. Click the purple REGISTER/LOGIN button
    5. When prompted, enter the code 802041
    6. Click the purple CONTINUE button
    7. Fill out the parts of the form with * next to the fields, then click CONTINUE
    8. Then continue to hit continue until you see the PRINT TICKET button

     If you have any problems with getting these tickets, email helpinaus@showfilmfirst.com and they will be able to help you.

  • Afraser
    Afraser Member Posts: 4,352
    Many thanks, very kind of you.